Shit SLPs Say Podcast

Two speech-language pathologists team up to talk about all things speech therapy.

Interview with Katja Piscitelli Pt 2: Gestalt Language Processing 01/30/2023

Interview with Katja Piscitelli Pt 2: Gestalt Language Processing In this episode, London and Karen interview Katja Piscitelli, also known as Boho Speechie on social media, to discuss gestalt language processing and what it means to be a gestalt language processor, versus the more well-known analytical language processor. Katja spills the tea on how to better understand, assess, and treat gestalt language processing. Something none of us learned in graduate school, but wish we did! Resources discussed: Meaningful Speech Course (Instagram/website) Marge Blanc: Many resources are available by her Listen to neurodiverse voices /episode/index/show/shitslpssay/id/25767783

Interview with Katja Piscitelli Pt 1: Neurodiversity Affirming Practice 11/21/2022

Interview with Katja Piscitelli Pt 1: Neurodiversity Affirming Practice In this episode, London and Karen interview Katja Piscitelli, founder of Total Spectrum Therapy and BohoSpeechie on social media, to discuss neurodiversity-affirming practice. Katja discusses what it means to be neurodivergent, how one can strive to become a neurodiversity-affirming clinician, how to create goals that are appropriate for the neurodivergent community, resources for clinicians, and more. Show Notes: Resources Discussed Bohospeechie on Instagram and Tiktok Therapist Neurodiversity Collective NeuroClastic Rachel Dorsey /episode/index/show/shitslpssay/id/25089207

Oh no, I lost my voice! Wait...I know what to do. 11/01/2022

Oh no, I lost my voice! Wait...I know what to do. On this episode of Shit SLPs Say Podcast, London and Karen discuss how they used vocal hygiene strategies as speech-language pathologists to help protect their voice while they were sick. /episode/index/show/shitslpssay/id/24873039

They need an AAC device…but where do I start? 09/07/2022

They need an AAC device…but where do I start? In this episode, Karen spills some exciting news about becoming an SLP. London spills her tea throughout the whole episode on where to start with getting someone set up with an AAC device. Karen and London discuss the perceived barriers that SLPs face when it comes to access and funding for high-tech communication devices. London explains some surprising facts that she discovered while trying to get a device for her patient. The two clinicians debunk the common myths and hope to inspire other SLPs to get their clients the devices they need and deserve. /episode/index/show/shitslpssay/id/24294945

I'm all about self-advocacy, but how do I implement it? 07/21/2022

I'm all about self-advocacy, but how do I implement it? In this episode, Karen and London break down what self-advocacy is and how to implement self-advocacy strategies in therapy sessions. The two clinicians go over a list of strategies and reflect on whether or not they are using self-advocacy strategies for themselves. /episode/index/show/shitslpssay/id/23813075

Tell me your favorite resources: Part 2 05/28/2022

Tell me your favorite resources: Part 2 In this second-part episode, Karen asks London about her most used resources in therapy sessions as a home-health speech therapist that works with both adults and children. /episode/index/show/shitslpssay/id/23254205

Tell me your favorite resources: Part 1 02/17/2022

Tell me your favorite resources: Part 1 In this episode, London and Karen spill some recent tea. In this two-part episode, Karen shares a ton of her favorite resources that she uses with her clients in the school setting. Stay tuned for our next episode, where London shares all of her favorite resources for the home-health setting. /episode/index/show/shitslpssay/id/22162604

I started a private practice! 01/15/2022

I started a private practice! In this episode, Karen and London dish the tea by discussing some exciting things that happened with their clients recently. London and Karen continue the episode by chatting about how to begin a private practice. /episode/index/show/shitslpssay/id/21783302

I started my clinical fellowship year! 06/03/2021

I started my clinical fellowship year! In this episode, Karen spills the tea about her unique new hobby and London spills the tea about her big career jump as an independent contractor. One of the big milestones in the life of an SLP is the clinical fellowship year or CFY. Karen talks about her recent experiences in the role of a CF-SLP! London and Karen end the episode by discussing tips for success in the clinical fellowship year. /episode/index/show/shitslpssay/id/19292906

What's new with you? Well...everything has changed. 04/11/2021

What's new with you? Well...everything has changed. They are back and better than ever! In this episode, Karen and London introduce topics that will be discussed in this new season of Shit SLPs Say! Some topics include student teaching, virtual graduations, clinical fellowship, maternity leave, switching areas of focus, resume building, becoming an independent contractor, and more! Stay tuned for the end; London and Karen discuss how to navigate feeling stuck. Let them know what topics you would like to hear more about on Instagram at shit_slps_say. /episode/index/show/shitslpssay/id/18672290

"A School Year of Core Words" - Who has the time to create something like this?? 01/09/2021

"A School Year of Core Words" - Who has the time to create something like this?? On this episode, Karen interviews Beth Lytle and Alisa Lego about "A School Year of Core Vocabulary Words" - an incredible AAC resource of word lists and lesson plans. Available at & /episode/index/show/shitslpssay/id/17026169

Do I really need to make a lesson plan for every session? 11/18/2020

Do I really need to make a lesson plan for every session? In this episode, London and Karen discuss their different approaches to lesson planning, as well as how their lesson planning has been impacted by virtual learning. /episode/index/show/shitslpssay/id/16852025

I've failed every practice PRAXIS exam I've taken... Is that fine?? 11/04/2020

I've failed every practice PRAXIS exam I've taken... Is that fine?? In this episode, Karen shares her recent experience with taking her comprehensive exams for her graduate program, and some tips for how to stay sane while preparing for PRAXIS. London compares her experience and discusses how preparation translates into SLP life. /episode/index/show/shitslpssay/id/16676459

What happens if I move? 09/30/2020

What happens if I move? In this Episode, London and Karen spill some tea about milestones in their SLP journeys. London interviews Kristin Ladd who provides information about what happens when you move to a different state, what it means to work on a waiver in the school setting during graduate school, and mentorship. /episode/index/show/shitslpssay/id/16212971

I'm going to start studying for the Praxis...next week. 09/16/2020

I'm going to start studying for the Praxis...next week. In this week's episode of Shit SLPs Say, London and Karen discuss feelings associated with the Praxis and London gives her top tips for how to go in feeling confident and prepared for success. London and Karen introduce a very special guest, Hahna Brubaker who discusses her recent experience taking and passing the Praxis exam. /episode/index/show/shitslpssay/id/16014470

Is PECS AAC or is AAC PECS? 09/02/2020

Is PECS AAC or is AAC PECS? In this episode, London spills out some serious tea. Karen and London chat a little bit about their caseload. London shares about a client she was thinking of using PECS with. Karen discusses a multimodality approach to AAC and provides her top 5 tips for AAC intervention. /episode/index/show/shitslpssay/id/15848234

Is my resume speechie enough? 08/20/2020

Is my resume speechie enough? London and Karen discuss resume building and interview tips in the current job climate. /episode/index/show/shitslpssay/id/15683618

I feel like I don't even know you! All we talk about is speech. 08/05/2020

I feel like I don't even know you! All we talk about is speech. London and Karen quiz each other in an attempt to help the audience to get to know them better... but come to realize they know very little about each other outside of speech related topics! /episode/index/show/shitslpssay/id/15493253

Sorry I didn't text you back. I've been studying all week. 07/23/2020

Sorry I didn't text you back. I've been studying all week. Karen and London discuss maintaining relationships when SLP life gets busy. /episode/index/show/shitslpssay/id/15323741

COVID - What about my clinical hours? 07/23/2020

COVID - What about my clinical hours? London & Karen discuss how COVID is impacting the field, including clinical hours for graduate school and clinical fellows. /episode/index/show/shitslpssay/id/15320411

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